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S3770Senate2011-2012 SessionSame asA5972

Relates to extending the authority for the imposition of sales and compensating use tax in Schenectady county

Sponsor Hugh T. FarleySD-44Affects Finance
Status
Signed by Governor
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Signed into law

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Signed into law

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Hugh T. Farley

Senator · Senate District 44

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History

  1. Signed chap.239
  2. Delivered to governor
  3. Returned to senate
  4. Passed assembly
  5. Home rule request
  6. Ordered to third reading rules cal.523
  7. Substituted for A5972
  8. Referred to ways and means
  9. Delivered to assembly
  10. Passed senateVote 59–1
  11. Advanced to third reading
  12. 2nd report cal.
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  1. 1st report cal.473
  2. Referred to investigations and government operations

Companion bill

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A5972Assembly

Relates to extending the authority for the imposition of sales and compensating use tax in Schenectady county

Assembly Floor Calendar · Sponsor James Tedisco

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Sponsor's memo

BILL NUMBER:S3770

Title of bill

An act to amend the tax law, in relation to the imposition of sales and compensating use tax in Schenectady county

Purpose

To extend, for another two years, the authority of Schenectady County to impose an additional sales and use tax of one-half of one percent.

Summary of provisions

Section 1210 of the Tax Law is amended to extend, until November 30, 2013, the authority of Schenectady County to impose a sales and use tax which is one-half of one percent additional to the three percent rate that is generally authorized by state law.

Existing law

Section 1210 of the Tax Law currently authorizes Schenectady County to impose the additional one-half of one percent sales and use tax until November 30, 2011.

Justification

In 2003, the Schenectady County Legislature requested legislation to impose an additional one-half percent sales tax in order to help address its financial needs and diversify its revenue sources. This authority was initially granted for two years, and was renewed in 2005, 2007 and 2009. These sales tax revenues are a necessary part of the County's financial plan, and this bill would extend, for another two years, the authority of Schenectady County to impose this additional sales tax.

Fiscal implications

None to the State.

Local fiscal implications

This bill will continue the current level of local sales tax revenue received by Schenectady County.

Effective date

Immediate.

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